Marked

Sara Winters

Story Summary:
Sequel to Free Will and Fate. Harry and Neville share the harsh reality of being the Boy Who Lived, Hogwarts politics and experience the uncertainty of relationships in the face of pending death.

Harry tries to cope with the aftermath of the first battle. Neville learns the truth.

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Lily opens up, issues lead to confrontations.

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Confrontations, questions and misunderstandings.

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A nightmare, Harry comes to terms with his emotions, Hermione is restless, Neville and Ron give needed advice.

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Chapter 05 - Firsts
11/11/2008

A first apology, first declaration and two first times.

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Lavender puts the pressure on, Draco tells his secret, Hermione confronts Dumbledore.

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Harry does some explaining, a final goodbye, and training begins.

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Draco is given a choice, Hermione and Ron butt heads and Hermione makes a confession.

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Hermione and Ron battle again, Neville and Lavender talk, Bellatrix gets a surprise.

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McGonagall gets involved, Harry tells his story, closer bonds are formed.

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Dumbledore and Hermione hatch a plan, Hermione and Lavender talk, Bellatrix takes action.

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Hermione uses Arithmancy, Bellatrix shows her devotion and Neville and Harry sit down for a talk with Dumbledore.

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Dumbledore tells the truth, Draco gets out, the group makes a decision.

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The reality of the situation sinks in. Harry struggles to cope.

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Harry comes up with a theory about Neville's disappearance, Bellatrix uncovers information.

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Neville suffers more at the hands of his captors and Harry deals with the pain of his own helplessness.

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Chapter 17 - Broken
02/23/2009

Secrets are revealed and Lily struggles to hold on.

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Harry attempts to rescue Neville, Hermione takes action.

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Harry, Neville and Voldmort fight to the death.

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Lily and Sirius grieve, Dumbledore deals with families, Parvati is suspicious and Hermione's secret is revealed.

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Friends say goodbye, Hermione lies, Hermione and Lily make peace.

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Epilogue: Closure
05/07/2009

The End.

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